PURPOSE of the HEAD of FCAS – Assistant Director
The Head of Fragile Communities and States – Assistant Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the existing work underway, upgrading it with new ideas, funding, and staff members. This is a senior management role that will build and lead a portfolio of projects that deliver results and influence key partners to replicate FSD Africa’s approach. Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Advocacy, the role will ensure the successful implementation of strategies through the provision of leadership to a team of staff and consultants. Effective relationship management, influencing, advocacy and communication will be also be key drivers for success in this role.
This role requires an individual that has excellent knowledge and understanding of private sector development processes in fragile communities and states and is experienced in formulating, developing and implementing new strategies with a 3-10 year scope. S/he will hold bachelor’s degree in international development, conflict studies or similar, (a Master’s degree would however be preferred ) and will have at least ten years of experience, some in senior leadership within like-minded international organisations, especially with a focus on FCAS.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor’s or ideally master’s degree, in international development, conflict studies or similar
Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills
At least ten years of experience, some in Senior leadership within like-minded international organisations, especially with a focus on FCAS
Demonstrated network of professional networks including crucial public and private institutions, as well as international development institutions
Excellent knowledge and understanding of private sector development processes in fragile communities and states
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead high performing teams and manage external stakeholders
Experience in formulating, developing and implementing new strategies with a 3-10 year scope
Demonstrated ability to innovate and show resilience in the face of change or obstacles; develops innovative solutions and approaches
Demonstrated track record of rigorous project management skills and achievement of results
Experience of developing communication strategies and plans
Demonstrated risk-calculating skills and ability to evaluate emerging high development impact opportunities that are aligned with FSD Africa’s strategy
Experience with managing and reporting on complex donor-funded projects, managing risk and ensuring value for money; ability to manage project portfolio in GBP 750k-£1.5m per year range.
Desirable
Experience of living and working in a multi-cultural environment, including in fragile communities or states
Previous experience of working in DFID-funded projects
Languages: English, French, local African languages
Location: A fragile state in Africa, happy to relocate to Kenya
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Relationships
Director, Strategy & Advocacy
Existing FCAS team
Other key FSD Africa staff and long-term Consultants
External Relationships
Public and private sectors in FCAS
International development organisations, especially DFID
Academic institutions, leading NGOs
FSD Network colleagues
Consultant specialists
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